An amusing trend going on in China and it is afflicting both boys and girls alike… although with a net slant towards girls: Fake eyeglasses.

I do not mean counterfeit but FAKE as in No Glasses, perfectly useless except as a « Face Accessory » not unlike make-up only in plastic, cheap, unisex, easily removable, colorful and fun.

devant la Cité Interdite

In essence it is supposed to convey some Confucian philosophy, something like: » I am so pretty I can hide my beauty behind a mask and my mind and inner-fabulousness are going to fiercely shine through. »